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Causes people to honor and glorify God see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (2 Cor. 4:4). cause the giving of thanks to abound to the glory of God (2 Cor. 4:15). For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake. (2 Corinthians 4:5)

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Demonstrates God’s living word in transformed people Manifest sincerity “we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. (2 Corinthians 4:2)

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Sense of blessing For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. (Corinthians 4:6)

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Dependence upon God But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves; (Corinthians 4:7)

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Boldness of conviction But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed, therefore I spoke,” we also believe, therefore also we speak; (Corinthians 4:13)

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Focuses on the needs of the people and helps them experience the life of God “All things are for your sake” (2 Cor. 4:15) “Life works in you” (2 Cor. 4:12)

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Effective Preaching… With PowerPoint

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PowerPoint can increase effectiveness Reinforces the Bible-centered nature of our worship and teaching Aids those who are unfamiliar with the Bible and who can’t easily use their Bibles. Assists communication effectiveness Clarifies complex ideas Reduces abstraction

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MORE UNSUCCESSFUL PLOTS AGAINST DAVID 1 Samuel 19:1-24 Jonathan appeals on David’s behalf (19:1-7) Saul throws another spear at David (19:9-10) David victorious in battle (19:8) David saved by Michal (19:11-17) David flees to Ramah (19:18-24)